Old Town & East Wichel News in Brief

Work is still progressing with the Corn Exchange development. The legal paperwork should be completed very soon. Cllr Nadine Watts said, “It is a fantastic project with so much potential and interest, that will enhance Old Town's reputation.

Work is still progressing with the Corn Exchange development. The legal paperwork should be completed very soon. 

Cllr Nadine Watts said, “It is a fantastic project with so much potential and interest, that will enhance Old Town's reputation. It is hoped that it will create something very special, not only for Old Town, but Swindon and the wider area."

In other news…

East Wichel play area now open!!!
Hesketh Crescent play area – work deferred to early spring, so as to minimise disruption to bats.
Angel Ridge play area due to open in November.
Bankside trees cut back, potholes fixed in Tismeads Crescent. Please contact us regarding any problems in your area such as litter, or street lights not working.
Commonweal Sixth Form now open
Many East Wichel residents have responded to the consultation into the proposed parking restrictions.Update should be available in January.
Results of the Croft event into traffic and parking in the local area are due in November
The Community led Old Town Autumn Tidy up in October was yet again a well attended and successful event. It shows the pride we have in the Old Town area. A date is to be set for the 2015 spring planting.
Feedback on Mill Lane traffic survey done in the summer due back soon